AkfLpn
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago
I haven't posted in a long time but I am so very happy to say I've hit and passed my original goal! I have zero symptoms from my pseudo tumor cerebri. I no longer have to take Diamox and I no longer have headaches. Thank you to anyone and everyone that
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AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Holy Hip Pain! - I've lost 40 pounds so far and I love that I don't get out of breath as easily. I also don't have the knee pain I used to have. However for some reason my hips are KILLING me. I'm ...
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AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
I jogged!! - I've been going to the track with my son daily. He jogs/runs while I walk. Well today I started walking and then got the courage to try to jog. I can't believe I jogged! I took tur...
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
I broke the rules today - I have been craving brussel sprouts for over a week. Tonight I made pork roast in the crock pot and for the rest of my family I made brussel sprouts, sliced tomato, and a potato/be...
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
30 pounds lost/ with pic - So even though the stall stinks, I'm very happy with my sleeve. I'm starting to see a difference. :) http://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/1065323/albums/127492/image-27379...
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AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Stall Stupid Stall! - Ugh! I've read so much about stalls but I'd fooled myself into thinking ,"I'm 5 weeks out and still losing! I beat the odds!" Well to that I say a big ol' HA, because that was 2 we...
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Feeling good! - I have been patiently waiting for my energy to return. Yesterday and today I went to the YMCA with my family and (gently) swam around for about an hour. I feel amazing! I have so m...
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Best Tacos Ever!!! - I got the ok from my surgeon to start eating ground meats but I've been too nervous to try it. My son requested tacos today so I figured I'd be brave and go for it. I used ground t...
AkfLpn posted a comment 9 years, 10 months ago
I had my surgery 5/27 also and I lost 21 pounds over the first 18 days...
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Craving Salad! - I have been craving a salad so bad for the last few days but I'm only on soft foods. I finally settled today for 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and just a little bit of Ital...
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Just a comment... - So over the last couple days I've tried the syntrax nectar roadside lemonade, and I also made the cheese bake from eggface's blog. Both are so incredibly good! The drink actually t...
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
My first post-op meal! - I'm 8 days out and went for my post op appointment. I was cleared for "fork mashable" food. I came home and made 1/4 cup of fat free refried beans with shredded cheese. First of al...
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Crushed ice and crystal lite! - So I'm trying to get in all my fluid and ice chips have been really helping. I was getting tired of just plain ice though. I added a pack of fruit punch crystal lite to 16oz of ice...
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
I'm officially sleeved!!!! - Had surgery this morning at 1045am! When I first woke up I had a little nausea and moderate pain. Within 15 minutes I had my pain pump and anti-nausea med and I'm feeling pretty d...
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
24 hours till surgery!! - In 24 hours the next part of this journey will begin. I'm too excited to be nervous. However I'm sure that will change about 10 minutes before I'm ready to leave for the hospital l...
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Surgery scheduled!!! - May 27th!!! I'm so excited!! I feel like I've waited forever and it's finally so close!! Thank you for all the good thoughts and prayers!
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
APPROVED!!!! - Today is such a great day!!! After waiting and waiting, and test after test, and a denial and then an appeal, I've FINALLY been approved! I'm so very thankful! Next step is to sche...
AkfLpn posted a discussion topic 9 years, 12 months ago
Waiting for approval - This is the first time I have posted on here but reading all of your posts has been so inspirational. I'm a single mother with an amazing son and so desperately want to be healthy ...
AkfLpn wrote a blog post 10 years, 2 months ago
Waiting Approval!! - I've been on OH for a couple months and reading everything you all post is so extremely motivating. This is my first post and I'm just so stinking excited! I have finished my 6 req...
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